1990 Lexus LS vs. 2010 BMW 135
To start off, 2010 BMW 135 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lexus LS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lexus LS would be higher. At 3,968 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Lexus LS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 135 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1990 Lexus LS. (242 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 135 should accelerate faster than 1990 Lexus LS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Lexus LS weights approximately 155 kg more than 2010 BMW 135.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 BMW 135 (406 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lexus LS. (350 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lexus LS. 1990 Lexus LS has automatic transmission and 2010 BMW 135 has manual transmission. 2010 BMW 135 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1990 Lexus LS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lexus LS | 2010 BMW 135 | |
| Make | Lexus | BMW |
| Model | LS | 135 |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3968 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 406 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1815 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 2659 mm |
